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Shallow standing knee bend

Shallow Standing Knee Bend
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Shallow standing knee bends

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  1. Stand with your hands lightly resting on a counter or chair in front of you with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Slowly bend your knees so that you squat down just like you were going to sit in a chair. Make sure your knees do not go in front of your toes.
  3. Lower yourself about 6 inches. Your heels should remain on the floor at all times.
  4. Rise slowly to a standing position.
  5. Repeat 8 to 12 times.
  6. Rest for a minute, and repeat the exercise.
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